Trial season

April 15, 2008 — 2:04am

The Olympic trials are starting in earnest, with three -- triathlon, women's marathon and flatwater kayak -- scheduled this weekend. Here's a look at key U.S. trials for this summer's Beijing Games:

Trials Date Site

Wrestling June 13-15 Las Vegas

Gymnastics June 19-22 Philadelphia

Track and field June 27-July 6 Eugene, Ore.

Swimming June 29-July 6 Omaha

Rachel Blount is a sports reporter for the Star Tribune who covers a variety of topics, including the Olympics, Wild, college sports and horse racing. She has written extensively about Minnesota's Olympic athletes and has covered pro and college hockey since joining the staff in 1990.

rblount@startribune.com 612-673-4389

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